The B.L.A.C.K. Course Blactavist Peer Counselor Support 24 Hour Training

Black Breastfeeding Peer Counselors Are Essential!

The B.L.A.C.K Course is facilitating the 24 Hour Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training led by and for aspiring Black lactation professionals and Non Black Accomplices supporting Black Communities. The Course will be taught virtually; Friday, November 3 to Sunday,November 5, 2023.

Why Take The Blactavist Peer Counselor Support Training?

Many in the lactation field started their careers as breastfeeding peer counselors. Actually, The B.L.A.C.K. Course team started in peer capacities. If you are a breastfeeding/lactating person who would like to support your community this is the course for you!

This 24 hours course provides students with entry level lactation specific education to provide optimal peer support. Students will learn the basics of counseling, latch and position, milk production, how to prepare for breastfeeding, and facilitating breastfeeding support groups. All from the Black perspective!

Course Meeting Times:

• 8 AM - 5 PM PST
• 9 AM - 6 PM MST
• 10 AM - 7 PM CST
• 11 AM - 8 PM EST

The Course Fee is $250 + Processing Fees. Payment must be made in full at the time of registration. We are offering payment plans. For information about the payment plan, please email us at info@TheBLACKCourse.com.

Please Note:

• There are no scholarships at this time. If funding becomes available we will make a public announcement.
• Students must attend all sessions to receive 24 lactation education hours and certificate of completion.
• This 24 hours lactation training qualifies towards the IBCLE 95 lactation specific educational hours requirement.
• All sales are final - no refunds.
• Payment plans are available with payments as low as $66 each. For details, please email info@TheBLACKCourse.com.
• Course Topics: Breastfeeding and counseling the Black family via the diaspora view, the effects of generational oppression and racism on breastfeeding, Anatomy, Counseling, support group facilitation, position and latch, and more!
• We are not associated with other certification or peer counselor programs. We cannot determine if our hours will qualify towards other certifications.
• Watch our Q&A Live Here! And HERE!